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New Years Sparkle Makeup Tutorial

9:00 PM

Hey guys! I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and restful break if you had one. It's time to gear up for 2012 so I wanted to start it off right with a fun makeup look.

Today's tutorial is another dramatic look that is perfect for the upcoming New Years celebrations. I've had tons of requests for a New Years party look and when I grabbed my NYX Glitterati Palette, the hot pink spoke to me. Who am I to refuse very compelling hot pink glitter?

I'm a fan of the yin-yang thing going on with the inner corner of my eyes and the outer corner wing at the end. With makeup, it's all about balance. Heavier smokey eyes need this balance to not look overwhelming on the face.

Here you can see the sharp angle of the crease and how the hot pink pops. I also want to note that the end of the wing is at the end of my eyebrow. If you want a wider wing, draw the eyebrows out further as well to match.

Here's a close-up of the eyes. Can I just say that I'm totally obsessed with the Sugarpill Lumi pigment? It's so glowy and iridescent, but not too shockingly teal that it clashes with other brights. I need to use this as a main part of a future tutorial!

Obligatory smile! :) I noticed a few perceptive Youtube commenters saying that my eyebrows are more arched than usual. I trimmed them and decided to go with a sleeker look, which works really well with these types of dramatic eyes! What do you guys think? Does it suit me?

I hope you guys enjoyed the tutorial and have an incredible last few days of 2011! I have so many new projects in store for 2012 including more Kpop looks, "basics" tutorials, and some HIGHLY requested tags that I know at least a few girls will be looking forward to. Until then you will just have to sit here and patiently wait, and ponder, and maybe also consider giving me suggestions for videos you'd like to see in the new year.

Love the look. Wondering if there is no red eyeliner on hands, is there other way to make the glitter stay on? Thanks. Also, have you heard about Love Alpha mascara duo with one of them of natural fiber in it, do you know whether it's worth to get? Ta

Hey Jen!! ahhh i love the look, and the glitters are so cute:) i've been wanting to give you a couple suggestions!! Have you heard of Stylenanda's cosmetics? I was wondering if you could do a review on some of their products, because they seem really interesting to me but i'm just not sure of their quality. you could check it out on their website: stylenanda.com. Also i really do look forward to more kpop looks:)) Do you think you could do more IU looks, especially from her latest album? I just love the makeup they do on her.

I stumbled upon your blog, and now I'm hooked! I'm in my 40's, and I was wondering if some of your tutorials are a little young for me? I tried your L'oreal HIP eye shadow, and my daughter commented how sparkly it was, LOL... If you can do some tutorials for older women, it would be much appreciated :)

Oh, such beautiful pictures! And I know this might sound weird, but your little nose is so cute, I really love it haha.

I love love love the look, it's my favorite dramatic new year eve look that I've seen on the Internet so far, love it! The more arched eyebrow shape suits you really well, I did actually notice that you've been looking more mature and womanly more than girly lately, but didn't know it was due to the new eyebrow shape :)

About me

Hi, I'm Jen! I've been blogging and making youtube videos since 2008 and have loved encouraging others to feel beautiful in their own skin ever since. I hope you enjoy my beauty tips and reviews, style inspiration, and a bit of my life as a wife and mother!